will i see a big difference from sdram to ddr?

ssgohan434 · Dec 29, 2002

will i see a big difference from sdram to ddr? right now i have PC 133. will i see a big difference in gaming? application launching? video encoding?

The VTech · Dec 29, 2002

Yes.
Run a Sandra benchmark on your SDRAM, then again after you upgrade. Also during your SDRAM benchmark you will notice just how slow your SDRAM is compaired to the DDR RAM.

Enjoy your DDR if you get it!

ninthebin · Dec 29, 2002

yeah thats a benchmark - if you get 10000 or 10001 in a benchmark I would be damned if you could see that difference...

there will be a difference, everything will feel to react quicker...but it wont be different on the scale that if say your using 128 with XP and you upgrade to 512 and its all sooo much better...nothing like that - but again something slight, load times are quicker IMO, but thats just from using a friends DDR system, aint used one for long enough myself to acustom to all benefits

snvpa · Dec 29, 2002

I just switched today its a huge difference not only in benchmarks but in games. everything loads quicker and runs much smoother. I also bought an nforce 2 (asus) and an xp 1800. so much more than ram was upgraded but it was well worth it.

ssgohan434 · Dec 30, 2002

will the difference be huge in 3d benchmarks? like im getting 5000 now what will it be with ddr?

pip · Dec 30, 2002

you might see a 700-1100 point increase, but might it depends if memory is bottlenecking your sytem or not

ssgohan434 · Dec 30, 2002

what is better, 512 PC133 SDRAM or 256 DDR

DreamClocker · Dec 30, 2002

I'd say wait until you get a new system.

You already have 512MB PC133, Why won't you just save up your allowance's and get a killer computer?

ssgohan434 · Dec 30, 2002

cuz im not getting any allowance rite now. (family is poor) both parents unemployed. moving to seattle, washington in June '03 cuz we just bought a gas station there.

trikotret · Dec 30, 2002

ssgohan434 said:
what is better, 512 PC133 SDRAM or 256 DDR

I had a 1.0gb of sdram and when I upgraded to 256DDR, everything seemed faster. Even browsing the interet became faster.
Mike

ninthebin · Dec 30, 2002

I dont think this true - if your talking 512DDR SDRAM over say 768SDRAM I would go DDR - but 256DDR SDRAM over 512SDRAM I would have to go SD as the 256 just dont cut it no more

iceman2g · Dec 30, 2002

ninthebin said:
I dont think this true - if your talking 512DDR SDRAM over say 768SDRAM I would go DDR - but 256DDR SDRAM over 512SDRAM I would have to go SD as the 256 just dont cut it no more

So tru!! I wish I never sold my 384 SDRAM, now i'm stuck with 128 DDR.

RnPgrosz · Dec 31, 2002

ssgohan434 said:
will the difference be huge in 3d benchmarks? like im getting 5000 now what will it be with ddr?

Yes, because of the increased memory bandwith you should see a very nice increase in your 3D Mark score and other similar applications.

zachj · Dec 31, 2002

What are you putting DDR into? If you're going to have to upgrade everything to do this, I suggest waiting until you actually need it. If you're going to college (I don't know your age) or something like that, I say save your money so you can buy top of the line when you buy. Also, if you are upgrading everything, no matter which you get, you'll feel a difference because you're getting better stuff all around. If you're going from a PIII to an XP and even SDRAM, it'll be faster, or at least I think so.

Z

ssgohan434 · Dec 31, 2002

yeah im upgrading everything (mobo case processor and now ram) sophomore in high school

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